President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press following a contentious exchange over his continued claims regarding election fraud and questions surrounding compensation for individuals charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack.

The interview, conducted by NBC moderator Kristen Welker in Wisconsin on Friday and broadcast Sunday, became increasingly confrontational as the discussion turned to U.S. elections.

During the interview, Trump alleged that California’s gubernatorial election process was being manipulated and reiterated his longstanding claims that the 2020 presidential election was improperly conducted.

Welker challenged the president’s assertions, noting that California’s vote-counting procedures often take several days and are consistent with state election laws.

Trump argued that the extended counting process was evidence of problems within the system and suggested that Republican candidates faced disadvantages in the state.

When Welker pressed him for evidence supporting his allegations of election irregularities, the exchange grew more heated.

Trump criticized both the journalist and the media organization, accusing them of bias and unfair coverage.

Welker defended her reporting and attempted to continue questioning the president, but Trump responded with further criticism of the media and repeated his assertions regarding election integrity.

The president also revisited his claims about the 2020 election, continuing to argue that the results were flawed despite numerous court rulings, recounts and reviews that found no evidence of widespread fraud sufficient to alter the outcome.

The interview ended shortly afterward, with Trump leaving before the scheduled conclusion of the discussion.

The exchange marked another instance of tension between the president and major news organizations, reflecting ongoing political disputes surrounding election administration, media coverage and the aftermath of the 2020 election.

The interview aired as Trump continues to campaign and advocate for changes to election procedures ahead of future federal and state contests.